Bandcamp
Streaming + SalesPlatform
INDIE SCORE
10
out of 10
ARTIST FRIENDLINESS
10/10 — One of the most artist-friendly platforms in existence
ROYALTY TRANSPARENCY
10/10 — Artists set their own prices and keep ~85–90%
AI POLICY
No known training on uploaded music. Strong artist ownership stance.
Bandcamp
Overview
Bandcamp remains the gold standard for independent artists who want direct sales, fair revenue share, and community connection.
Artist Economics
Artists keep ~85–90% of revenue. Fans can pay what they want, including “name your price” and free downloads. Strong direct-to-fan model.
AI Stance
Bandcamp has not trained on artist uploads. It maintains a strong pro-artist, pro-ownership position.
Indie Artist Fit
Exceptional. One of the few platforms where independent artists can actually make meaningful money without major label involvement.
Sources: Bandcamp artist reports, 2025–2026 comparisons
Last updated: 2026-05-29